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Hey guys I'm new here - still have to post an intro. I'll get around to that eventually. I have a question about regular vs sumo deadlifts. I've been trying to look up different federations rules and can't find anything on the topic. I prefer sumo's - they just feel more natural for me but I want to train my lifts the same way I would someday perform them in comp. Just can't figure out if sumo's are allowed. I figure it's probably faster to ask here than it is to continue scouring rule books.

Hey guys I'm new here - still have to post an intro. I'll get around to that eventually. I have a question about regular vs sumo deadlifts. I've been trying to look up different federations rules and can't find anything on the topic. I prefer sumo's - they just feel more natural for me but I want to train my lifts the same way I would someday perform them in comp. Just can't figure out if sumo's are allowed. I figure it's probably faster to ask here than it is to continue scouring rule books.

Hey guys I'm new here - still have to post an intro. I'll get around to that eventually. I have a question about regular vs sumo deadlifts. I've been trying to look up different federations rules and can't find anything on the topic. I prefer sumo's - they just feel more natural for me but I want to train my lifts the same way I would someday perform them in comp. Just can't figure out if sumo's are allowed. I figure it's probably faster to ask here than it is to continue scouring rule books.

Hey guys I'm new here - still have to post an intro. I'll get around to that eventually. I have a question about regular vs sumo deadlifts. I've been trying to look up different federations rules and can't find anything on the topic. I prefer sumo's - they just feel more natural for me but I want to train my lifts the same way I would someday perform them in comp. Just can't figure out if sumo's are allowed. I figure it's probably faster to ask here than it is to continue scouring rule books.

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These guys all gave you good advice. They are allowed in every federation I have ever heard of. Good luck on your journey. Hope to see you carry a training log so we can see your progress.

Question...within the various weight classes what would be a reasonable minimum total if one was interested in doing a meet and not looking like an ass...now I know the easy answer is don't worry just go out and have fun and learn but I think SOME sort of a minimum to work towards before doing a meet would give me (and others) confidence that I could go out and enjoy the meet without posting embarrassingly low numbers.

I think SOME sort of a minimum to work towards before doing a meet would give me (and others) confidence that I could go out and enjoy the meet without posting embarrassingly low numbers.

I agree.

But in saying that, all I am agreeing with is that it's a state of mind kinda thing. IF you believe that to be so, it is so. If you don't, it isn't.

I happen to concur, but a lot of guys on here (some of them powerlifters, even!) will tell you that it doesn't matter at all - just do it. And IF someone is inclined to agree with that, it becomes true - it doesn't matter at all.

hth.

(edit: If I ever compete, I won't bother until I'm confident of totalling at least 1200+. That's just me though.)